QA Leader - Mission-Critical Systems & Compliance

Teledyne FLIR; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & growth

Team environment

Safety & ethics

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager – Lead Quality for Mission-Critical Technologies to ensure the quality and reliability of products powering critical missions.

Lead a skilled quality team, develop and implement plans, oversee audits and investigations, and drive improvements while partnering with engineering, operations, and leadership on new product and process initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required.
• ITAR regulations require U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure products meet company and customer standards.
• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and improvements.
• Oversee audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Validate quality processes, documentation, and performance metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership on new product and process initiatives.
• Manage and coach quality team members, ensuring accountability and growth.
• Prepare and analyze quality documentation, reports, and trends.
• Support compliance with safety, regulatory, and import/export requirements.
• Stay current on quality trends and best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Issue management

ISO/AS9100/Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

MS Office/ERP-MRP proficiency

U.S. government security clearance

ITAR compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager – Lead Quality for Mission-Critical Technologies to ensure the quality and reliability of products powering critical missions.

Lead a skilled quality team, develop and implement plans, oversee audits and investigations, and drive improvements while partnering with engineering, operations, and leadership on new product and process initiatives.